Shane Jones says the offshore oil and gas ban is "the worst political decision" he has ever been involved with.

A volcano in New Zealand has all the rights a human does. Surprised? You read that right. A part of New Zealand’s widespread ...

The Independent Police Conduct Authority has issued a rare ruling that a fatal shooting by a police officer was not justified ...

This year, she and the committee have organised a Christmas tree display in Hāwera, with local businesses, community ...

A food rescue charity, vital mahi to improve fish passages, pest animal and plant control, and long-term efforts to restore ...

This 2023 satellite photo shows New Zealand's Mount Taranaki, which is surrounded by a near-perfect circle of deformed trees. The volcano was recently granted the same legal rights as a person.

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond. It has been a night of contrasting emotions as vote-counting continues across key swing states. For 15 years ...